The Humor Connection Expert: Because you can’t convert until you connect
7x Emmy-winning writer and comedian teaching leaders to communicate with impact
Learn practical, instantly usable humor and storytelling techniques to win pitches, persuade audiences, and lead with confidence.
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“Brilliant and engaging! Our colleagues went on to use her framework the very next day!”
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7-Time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer
Letterman, The Tonight Show, Ellen, the Oscars, and moreStand-up comedian
Decades performing at clubs, colleges, and military basesCorporate clients:
Heineken UK, Mortgage Brokers Association, Institute of Internal Communication, National MI, Mass General Center for Faculty Development, AND Digital, and the Institute of Practitioners of Advertising
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With 30 years of elite comedy writing and stand-up experience, Beth’s keynotes and masterclasses share - and demonstrate in real time - a clear framework for human connection in sales, leadership, and communication, an essential skill in an increasingly automated world.
The perfect booking for:
Conferences looking for energy, relevance, and depth
Leadership offsites
Sales kickoffs
Internal comms or HR-led events
Dry or heavy events looking for actionable takeaway delivered in a highly engaging way
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Make a lasting impact by booking Beth for your event. She’ll work with you to understand your requirements and tailor her content to align perfectly with your goals.
To request a booking or find out more:
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> call US: (323)794-7279
UK: +44 7485679750
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Popular keynotes
Leadership Communication 2.0: Creating Connection Through Humor & Storytelling
Most leaders rely on logic alone — but today’s high-stakes conversations demand connection. In this fast-paced session, 7-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and comedian Beth Sherman teaches executives how to use humor and storytelling to energize teams, win buy-in, and make their messages unforgettable.
Navigating Change With Humor: Building Resilience and Connection in Uncertain Times
Change is inevitable — but how we respond is everything. In this energizing keynote, 7-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and comedian Beth Sherman reveals how humor can transform uncertainty into opportunity. Leaders and teams will discover practical ways to use laughter and lightness to boost resilience, foster connection, and keep morale high, even when the path ahead is unclear. Walk away with tools to reframe challenges, communicate authentically, and lead with humanity — all while having a little fun along the way.
What AI Can’t Do: How to Sell Like A Human
In a world dominated by AI, the best way to stand out is to be more human. This talk blends comedy techniques, sales strategy, emotional intelligence, and storytelling to give teams the tools to create and deliver engaging presentations that stir emotion, build trust and drive results.
Popular workshops
Bringing Dry Content to Life: Masterclass in Editing Presentations for Impact
Most business presentations are packed with too much content and too little spark. In this interactive session, 7-time Emmy-winning comedy writer and comedian Beth Sherman shows participants how to apply proven humor and storytelling techniques to strip away the dull parts, sharpen their message, and keep audiences engaged. Attendees learn how to edit like a pro, add just the right touch of humor, and deliver presentations that are clear, memorable, and persuasive.
Influence & Impact Lab: Humor and Storytelling Skills for Leaders
This interactive workshop gives leaders a hands-on environment to practice the humor and storytelling techniques Beth has used to as a comedy writer and comedian. Participants experiment with proven frameworks, receive real-time feedback, and leave with a toolkit for connecting, persuading, and energizing people in any high-stakes setting.
Something different
Custom Comedy Game Show: A Work-Safe, Seriously Fun Event
Born from a client’s request for a light-hearted conference closer, this unscripted, interactive game show blends 30 years of Beth’s comedy writing for Letterman, The Tonight Show, and Ellen. Fully customized to your event, it’s designed to help attendees relax, laugh, and connect — the perfect conference warm-up, wrap-up, or holiday party booking.
About Beth
In today’s fast-moving business world, attention is short, trust is fragile, and most presentations fall flat. Beth Sherman teaches professionals how to use humor—not simply for laughs, but for connection, persuasion, and impact.
Beth has 30 years of experience as a comedian, performing on stages everywhere from Las Vegas to Iraq.
She’s a seven-time Emmy Award-winning comedy writer, with writing credits that include The Late Show with David Letterman, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Ellen, and the Academy Awards, where she’s written funny and engaging content for A-listers like Tom Hanks, Helen Mirren, and Queen Latifah.
Now she brings her vast creative experience to the business stage – delivering high-energy keynotes and masterclasses packed with laughter, insight and practical strategies. With a topic and style that draws delegates to the room and adds life to dry conferences.
Her talks give audiences a clear framework they can use to build rapport, diffuse tension, and communicate with clarity and confidence.
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Testimonials
“Brilliant and engaging! Our colleagues went on to use her framework the very next day!”
“Brilliant to work with from start to finish, and the feedback we received from the event she did with senior leaders was exceptional. ”
“Beth recently spoke at the IoIC Festival and from our first email to our last goodbye she was fantastic. Beth is warm, very likeable, humorous (maybe that’s obvious but not every LinkedIn bio tells the truth!) and knowledgeable. Her talk was one of our most popular and I could hear the laughter from the Green Room. Would highly recommend Beth.”
“Beth’s session was a high point of the conference!”
“Beth is that rare combination of engaging storyteller, sharp thinker and natural connector. Her humour and warmth created a truly safe, uplifting space where our attendees could lean in, reflect, laugh, and actually connect with one another (not just passively listen).”
“Beth’s talk was much more than entertaining; it was thought-provoking and highly practical. She managed to challenge conventional thinking while keeping the room laughing, engaged, and motivated.”
“Beth’s talk was a masterclass in using humor to connect and persuade. She delivered practical, memorable tools that resonated deeply with our audience of advertising professionals—helping them appear more competent, relatable, and confident. Feedback was glowing, with one attendee calling it ‘a brilliant investment of an hour.’”
“If you are looking for an inspirational, authentic, and funny keynote, look no further than Beth Sherman.”
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One-to-one presentation coaching
Giving a keynote yourself - or think your internal speakers could use some help?
Whether it’s a keynote, pitch, or internal presentation, Beth’s one-to-one presentation coaching helps professionals of all abilities show up with clarity, confidence, and a message that truly connects.
Working collaboratively, Beth will help you:
Sharpen structure
Add just the right amount of humor
Deliver with presence that keeps people listening and engaged throughout
Beth doesn’t try to make speakers into comedians. She helps them become the most effective, entertaining, and memorable version of themselves.